Like Sinatra's position in the Rat Pack, as far as Cabo hotels go, the whitewashed Solmar was an original. It sits against the rocks at Land's End facing the surging Pacific. Rooms are done in a Mexico-Santa Fe style, with subdued green- and blue-tile baths. The oldest rooms open right onto the sand, and you literally feel the waves breaking on the nearby beach. Newer buildings run up a tiered hillside; it's a little bit of a hike to the beach and pools. Time-share units (also used as hotel rooms) have kitchenettes and a private pool area. The surf here is far too dangerous for swimming, but don't miss a stroll along the wide strip of beach. Still, be mindful of the waves. The Solmar's sport-fishing fleet, although slightly subdivided recently, is still first-rate. The restaurant hosts a Saturday night Mexican fiesta, but the food in the bar is better.
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